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Betty J. Riley

Betty Jean Riley, 88, of Independence, MO passed away Monday July 8, 2013 at Carmel Hills Nursing Home.

Cremation. Visitation will be 1:30-2:00 pm Tuesday July 16, 2103 at Carmel Hills Nursing Home. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:00 pm at the nursing home. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made in Betty’s name to Vitas Hospice Vitas Hospice 4041 S. Lynn Court Dr. #300 Independence, MO 64055 or Cancer Action 10520 Barkley Overland Park, KS 66212.

Betty was born September 18, 1924 in Bevier, MO to George & Pearl (Vestal) Fathergill.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents: George & Pearl Fathergill; husband: Raymond B. Riley.

Betty is survived by her daughter: Joetta Hodges & husband Larry of Blue Springs, MO; sons: Gary Ridenour of Kansas City, MO, Thomas Riley of Bowling Green, MO; grandson: Rick Hodges of Corder, MO.

Arr: Royer Funeral Home 101 SE 15th Street, Oak Grove, MO 64075  (816) 690-4441